Meet Nirbhay Thacker, a remarkable young achiever who finished school and college early, aiming for ten engineering degrees and a PhD.
In a remarkable journey of academic prowess and determination, Nirbhay Thacker has rewritten the norms of educational achievement at a tender age. Born in 2002, Nirbhay's journey began with challenges, labeled initially as a weak student by his school teachers. However, his story took a sharp turn when his innate talent and relentless passion for learning surfaced.
Nirbhay's extraordinary journey through academia is nothing short of astonishing. In a fraction of the usual time, he swiftly completed classes 8 to 12, clearing the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) by the age of 13. His unique approach to learning, focusing on comprehension rather than rote memorization, proved pivotal in his rapid progress. His educational path saw him switch from a CBSE school to an IGCSE school as a private candidate, enabling him to accelerate through five grades in just one year.
His thirst for knowledge didn't stop there. At the age of 15, Nirbhay became the youngest engineer in Gujarat, having completed a four-year engineering degree from Gujarat Technological University in an astonishingly brief span of one year. This accomplishment was followed by an ambitious goal to attain ten engineering degrees across five branches — electrical, mechanical, computer, instrumentation and automation, and chemical — within just four years.
Nirbhay's journey continued to ascend as he joined the esteemed Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Gandhinagar, focusing on advanced research and product development, particularly in the Defense sector. His aspirations extend beyond multiple engineering degrees; he aims to pursue a PhD while being recognized with accolades such as the Young Achiever Award by the World Education Congress.
Nurtured by his parents — his father an engineer and his mother a doctor — Nirbhay's story serves as an inspiration, showcasing the power of passion, perseverance, and a steadfast belief in one's abilities to defy conventional limits and achieve greatness. As he sets his sights on pioneering next-generation technologies, Nirbhay Thacker stands as a beacon of hope and an exemplar of what can be achieved through unwavering dedication and a thirst for knowledge.
Last Updated Jul 4, 2024, 10:40 AM IST